Preschool Instructional Assistant, Crossroads Elementary

Preschool Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

at least 60 hours of college credit or

an Associate's Degree or

a passing score on the Ketucky Paraprofessional Test.

Reports To:

Preschool Teacher, Building Principal,

Preschool Coordinator, and Superintendent.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

1. Tutors individuals or small groups of

students.

2. Reinforces and implements instruction as

directed by the teacher.

3. Maintains progress of students.

4. Participates as a member of an

instructional team including the

admissions and Release Committees

when necessary.

5. Assists with lesson planning.

6. Assists in administering diagnostic and

other tests; scores and records test

information.

7. Reads, understands, and assists in

implementing, recording, and

monitoring students’ IEP.

8. Performs routine clerical duties such as

preparation of instructional and

classroom materials; operates copy

machines; maintains classroom records

and attendance records.

9. Provides support to the teacher by

setting up work or center area, displays

and exhibits, operation audio-visual

equipment, distributing and collecting

papers and supplies.

10. Assists in overseeing students at all

times.

11. Assists students in such physical tasks

as putting on and taking off outerwear,

moving from room to room, using the

restroom and others.

12. Serves as a bus monitor when

necessary.

13. Assists students in getting on and off the

bus.

14. Assists students by providing proper

examples, emotional support, and a

friendly attitude and general guidance.

15. Confers with teachers concerning

programs and materials to meet student

needs.

16. Makes home visits with the teacher as

17. Assures the health and safety of

students by following health and safety

practices and regulations.

18. Directs group activities of students as

assigned; assists in monitoring the

cafeteria and playground activities as

assigned; assist in emergency drills,

assemblies, play periods, and field

trips.

19. Participates in meetings and

professional development activities as

assigned.

20. Performs related duties as assigned.

Terms of Service:

Classified Schedule set by the Board of Education

Evaluations:

Principal / Preschool Director